Raisin and Caraway Soda Bread

Name: Raisin and Caraway Soda Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 cup (100g) raisins; 1/2 tsp caraway seeds; 1 1/2 cups (360ml) buttermilk; 1 tbsp, melted unsalted butter

A classic Irish soda bread enriched with plump raisins and subtle caraway seeds for a moist, flavorful loaf.

Cuisine: Irish

Category: Breakfast

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 40 minutes.

Serves 8.

Ingredients

3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup (100g) raisins
1/2 tsp caraway seeds
1 1/2 cups (360ml) buttermilk
1 tbsp, melted unsalted butter

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt. Stir in 1/2 cup raisins and 1/2 tsp caraway seeds.
Step 3: Make a well in the center of dry ingredients and pour in 1 1/2 cups buttermilk. Stir with a fork until a shaggy dough forms, then turn out onto a floured surface and gently knead for 30 seconds.
Step 4: Shape dough into a round loaf, place on prepared baking sheet, and brush top with 1 tbsp melted butter. Cut a deep X on top with a sharp knife.
Step 5: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes before slicing.